Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2: A 5,165 mAh clamshell with SD 8 Elite — biggest battery in a flip.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2025·$830 (CN ¥5,999)·Score 87/100
Mix Flip 2 ships a 5,165 mAh silicon-carbon cell — the largest in any clamshell foldable — paired with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Leica optics. Against Galaxy Z Flip 7 (longer support) and Razr 60 Ultra (Pantone validation), it wins on endurance and camera class.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.86" inner LTPO + 4.01" cover
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.6 Leica
Battery
5,165 mAh silicon-carbon
Weight
199 g
What stands out
- 5,165 mAh silicon-carbon — biggest clamshell battery.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite + IPX8 submersion.
- Leica f/1.6 OIS main + 2× tele.
- 50 W wireless added vs original Mix Flip.
What to watch
- China-only retail.
- 199 g heavier than Galaxy Z Flip 7.
- HyperOS 2 still has CN bundled apps.
- No periscope tele.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 92/100